This resource is part two of a three-part collection of books for middle grade readers that focus on protest, activism, and politics of the past, present, and near future. Both fiction and nonfiction are represented here. Across the collection, you'll find books that discuss Civil Rights, feminism, voting rights, LGBTQIA+ issues, freedom of speech, equality in education, and more. In case you're looking for resources to help you talk to your child/ren or classroom about activism, politics, and social justice, the links below might come in handy. Scroll past the photo to find the list of books for middle grade readers.
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14 Books for Middle Grade Readers about Protest, Activism, and Politics
- Our Future: How Kids Are Taking Action by Janet Wilson
- Queer History A to Z: 100 Years of LGBTQ+ Activism by Robin Stevenson and Vivian Rosas
- Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference by Chelsea Clinton
- Women's Right to Vote by Kate Messner
- Book Uncle and Me Trilogy by Uma Krishnaswami
- Pride and Persistence: Stories of Queer Activism by Mary Fairhurst Breen
- Something to Say by Lisa Moore Ramee
- Ethan Marcus Stands Up by Michele Weber Hurwitz
- Front Desk by Kelly Yang
- Same Sun Here by Silas House, Neela Vaswani
- This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality by Jo Ann Allen Boyce, Debbie Levy
- The Young Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice written in collaboration with Ryse Tottingham
- Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! by Marley Dias
- Revenge of the Red Club by Kim Harrington
Sources
- Activism Books to Inspire Middle Grade Kids (Wild Rumpus Books): Activism Books to Inspire Middle Grade Kids | Wild Rumpus Books
- 16 Kid's Books About Protests and Activism (Mombian): 16 Kids' Books About Protests and Activism - Mombian
- 8 Inspiring Middle Grade Books About Activism (Book Riot): 8 Inspiring Middle Grade Books About Activism | Book Riot
- Top 10 Activism Middle Grade Books (BookRoo): The 63 Best Activism Middle Grade Books
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